New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday wrote to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, urging him to postpone the party's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, citing the peak festive trading season and the potential impact on businesses in the national capital.

In its letter, CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal requested that the rally be rescheduled to a date after Bhai Dooj, which falls on November 10 this year.

The traders' body highlighted that Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj are among the busiest periods for Delhi's retail markets, with traders beginning festive purchases and sales well in advance.

According to the letter, "Dhanteras falls on November 6...